Her Royal Highness afterwards visited Toronto Western Hospital. The Countess & The Lieutenant Governor met with doctors and researchers at Toronto Western Hospital to learn about new technologies relating to vision care, stroke treatments, and arthritis. The tour party also joined nurses for tea and met with patients and their families.
via Jim Leech Twitter feed - Chair, Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation.
After the tour of the hospital, The Countess took part in an official announcement of the renaming of the Research Institute. HRH joined on stage, Peter WT Pisters - President & CEO of University Health Network, Donald Weaver - Director of Krembil Research Institute and Robert Krembil himself.
print screen of live feed. Click on pic to view the video of that special announcement.
The Countess announced in a lovely speech that, formerly known as the Toronto Western Research Institute, the research arm of Toronto Western Hospital will now be known as the Krembil Research Institute (Krembil) in recognition of the long-standing and transformational support of the Krembil family.
via Jim Leech Twitter feed - Chair, Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation.
The Krembils are among Canada's leading investors in neuroscience research. Their impact at Toronto Western Hospital alone totals $80 million. The Krembil family supports causes that span health care, education and the arts at the local, provincial and national levels.
via UHN News Twitter feed. Robert Krembil making his speech.
Robert Krembil said: "Our family has been involved with Toronto Western Hospital for more than 18 years. During this time we have gained a deep appreciation for the research excellence and the scientists who are working to find cures for some of the most debilitating health issues of our day. We are proud to continue our support of the valuable work that happens here." For full press release click here. More information can be found here.
The Countess of Wessex as Patron, later visited Toronto General Hospital. Following visits with patients and staff at Toronto General Hospital, the Lieutenant Governor and The Countess participated in a briefing on the hospital’s transplant program.
In the afternoon, Her Royal Highness visited the 93rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair - world's largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show at Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto. Durng the visit, HRH delivered brief remarks.
The Countess viewed several exhibits at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and met Turbo the Goat - star of a show, 5 year old Nigerian Dwarf goat which loves to perform and knows how to work a crowd :) Sophie certainly looked enchanted!
In addition to touring the show and visiting exhibits, the Countess of Wessex and the Lieutenant Governor made a presentation to WindReach Farm on behalf of The Royal, in appreciation of their support for The Royal over the past 10 years.
WindReach Farm staff and volunteers provide an assisted tour program at The Royal for groups of individuals with special needs, allowing them to enjoy The Fair's animals, activities and exhibits up close.
The Royal's special guests also met with 4-H Ontario executives, volunteers and youth Ambassadors, Debra & Tammy, to pass along greetings on the organization's 100th anniversary. 4-H is a grassroots organization of leaders building leaders.
Photography by Brock Weir via his flickr. Click on pic to view full gallery.
The Countess of Wessex's visit continues a long relationship between The Royal and the Canadian Royal Family, which stretches back to The Royal's inception. The Fair received approval by His Majesty King George V in 1920 to use The Royal title. Queen Elizabeth II is The Fair's Royal patron and members of the Canadian Royal family have been guests of honour at The Fair on numerous occasions over the years. Really lovely article by Hello, can be found here.
In the evening, Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex attended reception for Peter Munk Cardiac Centre donors at Dr. Barry Rubin's home. "The story behind the Blue Jays gift is this past season Canadian baseball team: The Toronto Blue Jays won in their Division -- the American League. It was a big deal for us in Toronto. Dr. Peter Pisters is a baseball fan and encouraged UHN staff to wear blue during the playoffs". With thank you to Nadine for the insight. Here's photographer's post about HRH's visit.
Outfit & jewellery: Prada Gabardine wool jacket with matching dress or skirt. Seen for the first time during Ascot visit. Those intricate new earrings. Clutch by Sophie Habsburg Design called Moneypenny in black. New black suede boots. Couldn't ID those so far.
In the evening: Roland Mouret Paraiba dress which debuted in 2013 in Canada. Those gorgeous new earrings, which sadly I cannot ID. New T square Tiffany bracelet. It was a gift HRH received earlier in the day. That new pendant, which also is impossible for me to ID.
2nd Day of Toronto/Ontario working visit for The Countess of Wessex
Rating: 4.5
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